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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1940

Page

2

Concord Cooperative Bank Nineteenth Annual Report

The Concord Cooperative Bank reports assets exceeding two million dollars as of August this year with real estate loans up $253 375 46 and capital up $259 264 18. The majority of capital growth funds real estate mortgages while delinquencies are monitored and foreclosures kept to a minimum. The bank’s investment in Federal Home Loan Bank shares rose by 1 200 and member numbers reached 1 887 with 756 borrowers. Regular examinations and independent passbook verifications were completed, with annual reports filed to the Commissioner of Banks and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston.

Concordooperative ‘Bank Concord Co-operative Bank J Cooperative Bank Shere Insurance Noan Massachusetts Commissioner of Banks Busines Federal Home Loan Bank Bank Commissioner Th Commissioner of Banks Federal Home Loan Bank Az Raymond D Willard Concord

Untyped historical fragments on early railways and notable deaths

Fragmentary notes mention the US first street railway in 1832, references to a Florida fishing trip in 1937, a 1760 event linking Detroit to Britain, and Cyrus W. Field born with a Chile earthquake death in 1922. Portions are garbled and unreadable.

First Street Railway

Peace-Time Spending Surges in October Federal Outlays

October federal expenditures reached 870 million dollars, the highest for any month this fiscal year, driven by defense appropriations. The month showed a 537 million dollar deficit as receipts lagged, and the national debt rose to 44.137 billion. The report signals continued spending growth and potential future borrowing.

Alexander Hamilton Institute Trust Accountec Treasury

Letter of thanks from Maynard residents highlights local tributes

In Marlboro Massachusetts the Enterprise prints a letter from Fenny M Sofka and Veli R Kangas thanking the town of Maynard for a tribute on Sunday evening November 41st. They extend thanks to Chairmar-Lent and Toastmaster Joseph Ingen and to Mrs. Mahoney, chairman of the Maynard Red Cross chapter, for the sweaters given.

Iynard Enterprise Marlboro Mass Maynard Joseph Ingen

Appointed U S Inspector for Textiles at Lawrence

Thomas Marsden of 10 Maple Street is named Inspector of Textiles for the U S Government with headquarters in Lawrence. He was a leading baseball player in school and semi pro leagues.

U. S Thomas Marsden Maple Street Lawrence Marsden Er Oi

Turkey Whist For St George's Parishioners Held

The annual turkey whist in aid of St George's church at the parish hall drew many tables last Saturday night directed by Mrs Fred Palmer. A turkey went to Dorothy Anderson, groceries to Mrs M DeMars, with numerous prizes to members including Minnie Campbell and Curtis Anderson. A series of whist events will continue at Mrs Palmer's home on Saturdays at 15 Garfield Street. Public schools closed for Thanksgiving and to reopen Monday morning.

M. Adams Twin White BE. Burgess Mahon Jamieson Catherine Bariteau Sadie George Schwenke Kelley L. C. Rovd Greenleaf Hayes Alice Murphy Grace F F. Tucker John Tobin A. Adems Joseph Doel Penniman Fred Palmer Garfield Street

Kane Heads Pin League President Elected

Maynard Raymond Kane was elected president of the Minor Bowling League with Walter Chernack as vice president Billy LeSage as secretary and Charles Fouratt as treasurer The league gathers younger bowlers whose scores rival major league marks Advertising Pays Dividends.

Maynard Raymond Kane Walter Chernack Billy LeSage Charles Fouratt

First Local Draftees Like Camp Life

Maynard Benny M Sofka and Veli R Kangas are among the town’s first volunteers under the Selective Service Act. They praise army life and outdoor training during their first week in camp. A Thanksgiving three course meal is noted. Sofka is listed as the seventh draftee nationwide. Kangas among the first fourteen. Sofka’s mother is seriously ill in Newton, and Benny received leave of absence from Thursday to Sunday.

Maynard Benny M. Sofka Veli R. Kangas Mr. Sofka Veli Kangas Jas Mr. Kangas Ong Lawton Benny Sofk

Dr Bachrach Named to U S Army Medical Staff at Newport

Dr Samuel Bachrach son of Mr and Mrs Isaac Bachrach of Maynard has joined the medical staff of the U S Army and is assigned to Newport Rhode Island with his family taking residence there. He is a Maynard High and University of Maine graduate who was prominent in athletics and later studied at Tufts Medical College. He has served on the staffs of Rhode Island General Boston City Worcester State and Worcester Memorial hospitals.

Acton School Speu High School Jack Fanning Arlington Jack Tin R.C.A. Vietrola Ralph Rogers Acton Center Robert Doig Marlboro Miss Jones Harris Axton Centery Woman's Club Robert Rimbach Bill Merriam Yepesk Torcack Fanning Red Cross Acton Richard Greenman Betty Tubbs Mabel Ogilive James ‘Anerson William Merriman Eleanor Larrabee Shirley Kelley Victor Clapp Esther Petersen Charles Farley Earle Harriman Priscilla Gleason Anne Hagearty Jacses Maynard Samuel. Bachrach Isaac Bachrach Acton Street U. S. Army Newport R. I Bachrach Maynard High School University of Maine Tufts Medical College Rhode Islad General Boston City Worcester State Worcester Memorial Hospitals

Funeral for T. J. Denehy in Maynard

Funeral services for Thomas J. Denehy of South Acton were held at St. Bridget's in Maynard after a wake at McNiff Funeral Home Hudson. He was 62 and single. The death followed a heart attack as he reportedly walked on River Street and fell into Mill Pond. An autopsy confirmed the cause of death.

South Acton Thomas J. Denehy McNiff Hudson St. Bridget’s Maynard Merritt Taner Edward Clark Francis Roche Michael Walsh Michael Tobin J. Fallon Mill Pond River Street Michael J Michael Denehy Worcester Warren A. Twombly Clark Michael E. McNiff Hudson Funeral Director

Young G O P Smoker Proved Fine Success

Forty members of the Young Men’s Republican Club and guests enjoyed an evening of fun and feasting at the Odd Fellows building for a post election Victory Smoker. A business meeting announced the club’s annual gathering and officer election for December 5.

Avery W. Steele Boxboro Atty Leslie W. Sims Republican Town Committee Donald A. Lent Walter Cheslak Edward D., Sirois Republican State Committee Robert T. Bushnell Archie R. Giroux Middlesex County Ang Hon Henry Parkman United States Maynard Alve Docherty Reggie Jones George Weaving William J. Bain Howard F. Tucker Gilbert Mann Ralph Smith Joseph Pachrach Walter Priest

Two Injured In Collision On Walden Street

Two youths were hurt in a Sunday evening automobile collision on Walden Street near Lake Walden. Harvey Wheeler 18 and Robert Winters 17 collided. both cars were badly damaged and towed. Wheeler was more seriously injured, Winters slightly hurt. They were treated at Emerson Hospital by Dr. R Fulton Johnston.

Concord Walden Street Lake Walden Harvey Wheeler Berkeley Wheeler Simon Willard Road Robert W. Winters Quint Avenue Allston Emerson Hospital R. Fulton Johnston Winters

Billy Anderson Night Honors Eagle Scout at Concord Event

A Concord program celebrates Eagle Scout Billy Anderson on December 6 at Peter Purlei school 8:00 p.m. Henry Schreiber Sachem Council Scout Executive speaks alongside Major Michael J Dee National Defense committee chair. Two color reels of Camp Oak Camporee and Camp Sachem will be shown. Several scouts receive badges and new scouts are invested.

Concord Billy Anderson Bill Anderson Peter Purkeley Henry Schreiber Sachem Council Michael J Dee National Defense Committee of Concord Camp Oak Camp Sachem

Air and Naval Raiders Harass Between Greeks Hold Back Italians

Weekly analysis notes continued air and naval pressure by Allied forces against the Italians as Greek troops resist a major invasion. Nazi Soviet talks produce scant progress, while a public figure urges funds for a sabotage probe as editorials reflect the era's tense wartime reporting.

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Greco Roman Round One to Greece

Reports claim a near complete Greek victory over Italian forces in the opening Greco Roman war with Italian troops fleeing from Koritza and large prisoner camps. British air observers verify damage to Italian fleet while Italy denies major losses as new commanders and reorganization follow. Prime Minister Metaxas watches Mussolini as terrain knowledge and guerrilla tactics aid Greek success in mountain passes.

Koritza Pindus Mountain England Deal Taranto Italy John Metaxas Mussolini

Britain Endures Bitter Bombing With Naval Heroic Stand

British reports detail intensified German air attacks on London and Coventry with Coventry devastated and thousands dead or injured. The Jervis Bay sacrificed itself to protect a convoy, while a Scandinavian captain retrieved 65 survivors. Amid stricter rationing, Berlin claims dog meat was legalized for human consumption.

England Germany London Coventry Atlantic Rangitiki Jervis D.u Jervis Bay Britain Berlin

Diplomats Highlighted as Moscow Berlin Talks Draw Rumors

In Berlin diplomats got attention as Molotov and aides arrived with guards amid talks with Hitler. Italy and Balkan states offered pledges while Russia Japan and Iran drew speculation on expansion and influence across Europe and Asia. In the US Kennedy and Bullitt topped the rumor mill as to resignations and public commentary on democracy and socialism.

Berlin Molotoff Boms Italy Balkans Germany Europe Russia India Iran Turkey Japan Asia Kennedy Bullitt Boston Globe United States

Nazi Vessels Sailed From Tampico Under Heavy Load

Four Nazi ships departed Tampico for Europe all heavily laden. Only the Phrygia reached a British and Canadian shipyard area and sank itself rather than surrender. The others reportedly turned back or lurked offshore. Reports also credit British 2000 pound torpedoes sinking Italian fleet ships at Taranto with low trajectories. Americans home from occupied France describe bribery gasoline bootlegging and a black exchange market.

Tampico Mexico Phrygia Taranto France

Labor Leaders Battle Over Peace Pact Roosevelts Term

The American Federation faces internal strife as William Green and John L. Lewis clash over labor peace and a possible third term for Roosevelt. Lewis threatens resignation while urging unity at their Atlantic City convention amid talk of defense program support and party alignment.

American Federation William Green Roosevelt Lewis John L. Lewis Knigts

Dies probe targets sabotage claims and foreign agents

The Dies committee publicized a wave of sabotage incidents, linking plant damage to possible foreign influence. It pledged full investigations and the release of names and addresses of suspected agents, while noting Axis threats to U S industry and defense.

Siam declares war amid Southeast Asia tensions

The report notes Siam has entered conflict with Indo-China under Vichy alignment as part of broader Southeast Asian shifts toward the Tripartite Powers. It mentions U S actions in the Indies, debates among defense leaders, and British efforts to secure U S credits while royalty critique Versailles-era diplomacy.

Vichy Siam Bret Yello France Asia

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